Gully Aim to Bounce Back Against Familiar Foes Dandenong Thunder
Just days after a tense Dockerty Cup battle, Green Gully and Dandenong Thunder are set to renew hostilities at Green Gully Reserve in an intriguing Round 14 NPL Victoria encounter this Friday night.
Tuesday night’s Dockerty Cup clash ended goalless after a closely contested affair, with Thunder eventually triumphing via penalties.
Despite the result, Gully will take encouragement from their strong open-play performance, where they fashioned the better scoring opportunities but were denied by the heroics of former A-League stalwart Jamie Young in goal for Thunder.
Dandenong Thunder, currently third on the NPL Victoria table, come into this league clash in fine form, highlighted by an impressive 3-0 victory over Preston Lions last weekend.
The Thunder boast significant attacking prowess and will be keen to build on their recent momentum as they continue their pursuit of top spot.
Gully, buoyed by their stunning 5-2 victory against high-flying Avondale last Friday night, now have a clear opportunity to re-establish their winning rhythm and climb further up the ladder from their current eighth-place standing.
The Cavaliers have demonstrated their capability to topple league heavyweights and will relish another crack at Thunder in quick succession.
With key players like Aamir Abdallah, Kasper Hallam, and the resurgent Joshua Hope hitting their strides at just the right time, Gully fans will be optimistic about their team’s chances in this pivotal encounter.
Kick-off is set for 7:30 PM at Green Gully Reserve. It promises to be another fiercely contested match, with Gully looking to set the record straight and Thunder aiming to reinforce their strong league position.
